Accounts Payable Specialist 3- Corporate Accounting

Under minimal supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist 3 is responsible for performing advanced accounts payable functions for multiple entities, including processing complex vendor payments, reconciling accounts, recording journal vouchers, managing monthly accruals, and resolving escalated vendor inquiries. This role independently diagnoses and resolves issues related to electronic invoice rejections, match exceptions, recycled vouchers, and pre‑edit errors in coordination with Purchasing and IT. The Accounts Payable Specialist 3 serves as a senior team member supporting the staff, the onboarding processes, participating in interviews, and providing training and technical guidance to AP Specialists 1 and 2. The role requires significant judgment, initiative, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a high‑volume environment. All responsibilities are performed in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Essential Functions\:

• Review, code, and process complex invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and GAAP.
• Handle sensitive payment types, including physician payments, expense reimbursements, and self‑service payment requests (SSPR).
• Collaborate with Purchasing and IT to resolve rejected electronic invoices, match exceptions, recycled vouchers, and pre‑edit errors.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for multiple business units and prepare accurate journal vouchers and entries.
• Ensure timely, accurate accruals and adjustments with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support new hire onboarding and assist with interviews.
• Serve as the primary resource for AP Specialists 1 and 2, providing coaching, guidance, and support for complex AP processes.
• Research and resolve issues related to unapplied cash, credit memos, PO discrepancies, and payment posting.
• Assist leadership with quarterly audits, disaster‑relief preparedness tasks, and department‑wide improvement initiatives.
• Assist with updating AP training manuals, maintain compliance with policies and internal controls, and provide excellent customer service.